Chapter 195 - Conditioned Reflexes
A few days later, Charles came back.
We’ll get a report on the aftermath later, but for now, we’ll just welcome him home.
The town is in a state of excitement, though it’s good that they’re in good spirits.
But I don’t want them to develop a belief in invincibility and start fighting without a plan.
“Thank you for your efforts. It must have been difficult with so many enemies.”
Charles grinned.
“No, no, I was just looking at the whole thing.”
He said and looked at the beastmen behind him.
“It’s because the main actors did a great job. It’s thanks to them.”
I looked at them, alongside Charles, and bowed.
“Thank you …… for protecting us all.”
For some reason, the beastmen cheered.
No, it’s …… something different, isn’t it?
It’s okay, though.
Oh, right, because they don’t have a set salute.
That’s the only reaction I’m going to get.
I continued to open my mouth.
“Everyone, after completing the simple procedures, please go home and get some rest.”
I couldn’t just dismiss them out of hand.
We have a lot of work to do on our end, like checking on the casualties.
However, I’m sure they want to go home as soon as possible, so I’ll keep the formalities to a minimum.
Due to the fact that they fought with all their might, the only ones who can move right now are the knights.
Anyway, resting is the top priority.
We’ll be able to confirm the details individually later.
The military organization is still very primitive.
“Sir Rossi, when you get settled, please come back and report.”
“Yes, sir.”
The town is in a festive state.
The police force has just been established, and this will be its first real attempt.
Some kind of trouble is bound to happen.
When everyone is in such a state of excitement, it’s necessary to have a good-natured smile.
I’m not very good at this kind of situation ……
The sad thing is that I can’t always say that.
I returned to the villa and took a breather.
I was really tired.
When Kiara saw me like that, she brought me a cup of tea.
“It’s an herbal tea that I got thanks to Ms. Isabeau. It will help you relax.”
I smiled at Kiara.
“Oh, thank you. Please make some for everyone.”
“Yes, of course.”
After a short break, Mil asked me a question.
“Al, you didn’t tell Mr. Rossi to go after them, did you?”
I laughed silently and shrugged my shoulders.
Mil and Kiara looked at each other and put question marks on their heads.
◆◇◆◇◆
A few moments later, Charles came in, having changed into his civilian clothes.
I’ve always notified them that they can wear plain clothes when they meet with me.
When I reminded them not to wear overexposed clothing, one of them turned away.
I heard that he had taken a bath and felt refreshed.
“Thank you for waiting, my lord.”
“It’s okay, Kiara. Bring Sir Rossi some tea.”
“Yes, brother.”
Charles sipped the tea and was in a good mood.
“Hmm, it’s pretty good.”
I decided to get down to business.
“So, what do you see from now on?”
Charles put his hand on his chin thoughtfully.
“They’ve lost half the cavalry, though, so it will be difficult to continue fighting. Unless they can do something about our counter-measure.”
I nodded my head in agreement.
“The beastmen’s infantry has been almost completely destroyed, and I don’t think they’ll be able to rebuild anytime soon.”
“What will we do when the beastmen come again?”
“We’ve already planted the seeds.”
Charles’s eyes narrowed, as if to say, “So you’re up to something ……”
“Oh, I didn’t notice that. What’s that vicious seed?”
That was harsh of you to call it vicious.
However, my face might have looked like a prankster.
“After a series of crossbow shots from the ambushers, you simultaneously launched a roaring explosion magic, right?”
“Yes, that was to stop the rush, wasn’t it?”
“There is another purpose.”
Charles thought about it for a moment, but he didn’t understand and nodded his head.
“I’ve just done all that physical labor, so you can’t tease me.”
“The sound of an explosion like you’ve never heard before, followed by a storm of arrows. Then, an ally suffering from poison. That’s the scene, isn’t it?”
Charles closed his eyes and remembered, but he was unfazed, as if it doesn’t concern him.
“Yes, it was a hell of a scene.”
I winked at him, because that was the point.
“They’ve memorized that sound.”
Everyone was silent.
“They survived, and they’ll talk about it a lot in an exaggerated way. It’ll spread among their friends. Exaggerating the story.”
I realized that I was definitely wearing an evil smile.
“What would happen if they heard the same sound and saw the same scene on the battlefield?”
It’s a conditioned reflex.
It’s called Pavlov’s dog.
Mil sighed deeply at the trick that was beyond my mischief.
“Al …… I’m going to promote you to the Great Demon King ……”
No, it’s just psychology.
If you see the sight of lightning striking and killing your neighbors ……
How would you feel if you came across a lightning strike afterwards.
That’s all I’m saying.
Charles looked at me suspiciously and shrugged his shoulders.
“I don’t think you’d think of that unless you had actual combat experience. Were you a combat demon in your previous life?”
Finally, even my previous life is being questioned ……
This will definitely spread ……
If I don’t spread other entertainment quickly, I’ll seriously be in trouble!
Chapter 195 - Conditioned Reflexes
A few days later, Charles came back.
We’ll get a report on the aftermath later, but for now, we’ll just welcome him home.
The town is in a state of excitement, though it’s good that they’re in good spirits.
But I don’t want them to develop a belief in invincibility and start fighting without a plan.
“Thank you for your efforts. It must have been difficult with so many enemies.”
Charles grinned.
“No, no, I was just looking at the whole thing.”
He said and looked at the beastmen behind him.
“It’s because the main actors did a great job. It’s thanks to them.”
I looked at them, alongside Charles, and bowed.
“Thank you …… for protecting us all.”
For some reason, the beastmen cheered.
No, it’s …… something different, isn’t it?
It’s okay, though.
Oh, right, because they don’t have a set salute.
That’s the only reaction I’m going to get.
I continued to open my mouth.
“Everyone, after completing the simple procedures, please go home and get some rest.”
I couldn’t just dismiss them out of hand.
We have a lot of work to do on our end, like checking on the casualties.
However, I’m sure they want to go home as soon as possible, so I’ll keep the formalities to a minimum.
Due to the fact that they fought with all their might, the only ones who can move right now are the knights.
Anyway, resting is the top priority.
We’ll be able to confirm the details individually later.
The military organization is still very primitive.
“Sir Rossi, when you get settled, please come back and report.”
“Yes, sir.”
The town is in a festive state.
The police force has just been established, and this will be its first real attempt.
Some kind of trouble is bound to happen.
When everyone is in such a state of excitement, it’s necessary to have a good-natured smile.
I’m not very good at this kind of situation ……
The sad thing is that I can’t always say that.
I returned to the villa and took a breather.
I was really tired.
When Kiara saw me like that, she brought me a cup of tea.
“It’s an herbal tea that I got thanks to Ms. Isabeau. It will help you relax.”
I smiled at Kiara.
“Oh, thank you. Please make some for everyone.”
“Yes, of course.”
After a short break, Mil asked me a question.
“Al, you didn’t tell Mr. Rossi to go after them, did you?”
I laughed silently and shrugged my shoulders.
Mil and Kiara looked at each other and put question marks on their heads.
◆◇◆◇◆
A few moments later, Charles came in, having changed into his civilian clothes.
I’ve always notified them that they can wear plain clothes when they meet with me.
When I reminded them not to wear overexposed clothing, one of them turned away.
I heard that he had taken a bath and felt refreshed.
“Thank you for waiting, my lord.”
“It’s okay, Kiara. Bring Sir Rossi some tea.”
“Yes, brother.”
Charles sipped the tea and was in a good mood.
“Hmm, it’s pretty good.”
I decided to get down to business.
“So, what do you see from now on?”
Charles put his hand on his chin thoughtfully.
“They’ve lost half the cavalry, though, so it will be difficult to continue fighting. Unless they can do something about our counter-measure.”
I nodded my head in agreement.
“The beastmen’s infantry has been almost completely destroyed, and I don’t think they’ll be able to rebuild anytime soon.”
“What will we do when the beastmen come again?”
“We’ve already planted the seeds.”
Charles’s eyes narrowed, as if to say, “So you’re up to something ……”
“Oh, I didn’t notice that. What’s that vicious seed?”
That was harsh of you to call it vicious.
However, my face might have looked like a prankster.
“After a series of crossbow shots from the ambushers, you simultaneously launched a roaring explosion magic, right?”
“Yes, that was to stop the rush, wasn’t it?”
“There is another purpose.”
Charles thought about it for a moment, but he didn’t understand and nodded his head.
“I’ve just done all that physical labor, so you can’t tease me.”
“The sound of an explosion like you’ve never heard before, followed by a storm of arrows. Then, an ally suffering from poison. That’s the scene, isn’t it?”
Charles closed his eyes and remembered, but he was unfazed, as if it doesn’t concern him.
“Yes, it was a hell of a scene.”
I winked at him, because that was the point.
“They’ve memorized that sound.”
Everyone was silent.
“They survived, and they’ll talk about it a lot in an exaggerated way. It’ll spread among their friends. Exaggerating the story.”
I realized that I was definitely wearing an evil smile.
“What would happen if they heard the same sound and saw the same scene on the battlefield?”
It’s a conditioned reflex.
It’s called Pavlov’s dog.
Mil sighed deeply at the trick that was beyond my mischief.
“Al …… I’m going to promote you to the Great Demon King ……”
No, it’s just psychology.
If you see the sight of lightning striking and killing your neighbors ……
How would you feel if you came across a lightning strike afterwards.
That’s all I’m saying.
Charles looked at me suspiciously and shrugged his shoulders.
“I don’t think you’d think of that unless you had actual combat experience. Were you a combat demon in your previous life?”
Finally, even my previous life is being questioned ……
This will definitely spread ……
If I don’t spread other entertainment quickly, I’ll seriously be in trouble!
